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He has all the physical tools. They also like that he works his butt off. But as I've noted before, he needs lots of reps in practice to feel comfortable. He needed redshirt year and he missed about a month of practice earlier this season. Bright future.

by Jeff Potrykus10/31/2016 11:59:49 PM

Jeff - OL musical chairs continues. Dieter and Ram are solid every week. Who did you think Rudolph has the most confidence in for the other three spots?

by Badgerjax10/31/2016 11:59:53 PM

I think they liked what they saw from Edwards vs. NEB. They think he has a chance to be good. Must get stronger. Dietzen is strong as hell but he looked slow Saturday. Couldn't get to LBs. I thought Benzschawel had a better game. Rudy likes linemen who can get out and pull. I know they like the frosh OL who are redshirting. Connors is smart and works hard but physically he just isn't ready. Kapoi works hard but mobility is just so-so and doesn't seem to get a lot of push on the inside.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:02:25 AM

How long in your opinion can this two QB situation continue? Let's face it, Bart is gone in 4 more games and Alex is our guy for probably three more years. Should not Paul Chryst at least consider going all out with Hornybrook. One of the two at this point must surely be looking over their shoulder. Whatever the decision, if any ON WISCONSIN!!

by don keller11/1/2016 12:02:34 AM

I shared my thoughts on this Sunday web/Monday paper. I'd give majority of work to No. 12.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:02:59 AM

Do you think Vince biegel is 100% and which QB would you start Saturday?

by Junior11/1/2016 12:03:01 AM

Not 100% in that he missed a lot of practice time. Foot appears fine. I'd start No. 12 and not look back.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:03:27 AM

Playing in Evanston has been the Badger's House of Horrors for many seasons.....And NU seems to have a very competitive team this year. I watched them against OSU and they are no pushover and are always well coached. What are the keys to the Badgers leaving Evanston with a win?

by Karen11/1/2016 12:03:42 AM

Well, you can't lose the TO battle which they have in last two years (minus-7), have to control Jackson to make them one-dimensional and have to run the ball better than last season. UW ground game was abysmal and the players know it.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:06:39 AM

Hi Jeff. I have all the respect and appreciation in the world for Coach Chryst. Do you think however, that the experimenation with Bart subbing for Alex has been detrimental to the O's overall production and mindset of Hornibrook? Thank you!

by Rich from Point11/1/2016 12:06:46 AM

I wrote that Sunday web/Monday paper. I would ride No. 12.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:07:15 AM

For much of the game, Ogunbowale and Shaw looked to be having more success against the Nebraska D. Do you think that was a matter of coincidence, was the defense focusing on Clement, or something else?

by Mark from Maple Grove11/1/2016 12:07:43 AM

Shaw had one big gain, which was the result of nice design/execution. The jet sweep action move NEB defense as intended. NEB was locked in on UW's base run plays with No. 6. Did nice job and UW couldn't block middle LB. UW caught them with Dare running draws/sweeps. UW adjusted; NEB didn't.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:10:24 AM

The number of freshman that are contributing this season is good but somewhat unusual, don't you think?

by Beverly Jurkowski11/1/2016 12:10:29 AM

Guessing you mean first-year frosh rather than redshirts but I haven't compared the number this year to previous.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:11:05 AM

Hey Jeff-great coverage as always! I think our secondary has been outstanding all year. How would you compare this group to some of the best in years past? Also, Endicott obviously has a big leg, what are the keys to going from a kick off specialist, to kicking field goals? Thanks

by Doug G11/1/2016 12:11:18 AM

The game has changed so much over the years but I think people are forgetting UW had a pretty solid secondary LAST year. Way back in the day you had Doering and Myers at S and Fletch and Echols at CB. The nickel corner was Boese, who was solid. Keys going from kickoffs to FGs? Completely different jobs. FG kicker has so many moving parts. Timing. Stride. Plant foot. Head down. Same motion through the ball. Similar to golf.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:15:26 AM

I am not sure we want Hornibrook to be our quarterback for the next four years. Then we will have another quarterback that can't do anything with his feet. Do you think we need a dual threat quarterback to take us to another level?

by Scott11/1/2016 12:15:38 AM

The staff loves Hornibrook. He is going to be a hell of a college QB. Would having the feet of Russell Wilson make him better? Well, yea. But you lose 500 points for using the term: to take us to another level. They are No. 8 in the country, 3-2 vs. top-10 teams and could be in the running for a spot in the playoff. All that despite having issues on the OL and a ground game that is only now finding its footing.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:19:05 AM

Jeff- two questions: 1) Clement seems in a rush to hit the line of scrimmage rather then waiting for the hole to open - not seeing that "plant and go" -hence his limited production so far( save for a few long run in last few games). I watched Dare and he seemed to wait for the hole /plant and go - then use his moves once through the hole. Corey doesn't seem to be doing that. Thoughts?2) Why doesn't UW have all home games at night? Great venue/level of excitement in vastly increased. Who decides night games vs 11am starts?

by Badger Bill11/1/2016 12:19:20 AM

My thoughts are that Nebraska was zoned in on UW's base run plays but unprepared for Dare running draws/sweeps of out the shotgun. Go back and look at the tape and study the personnel groupings and formations and you'll see a significant difference. Clement came off two solid games, with some huge runs, and Nebraska was determined to stop him.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:21:12 AM

Thanks for these chats... If UW wins the last 4 games, OSU beats Nebraska, Michigan beats OSU and then UW beats Michigan in the championship game, is there anyway the committee bypasses UW for the playoffs? I would think the only way to do that would be to skip the Big 10 altogether, which I believe would be ridiculous and unlikely.

by dglmd2611/1/2016 12:21:31 AM

Yes. It depends on what happens to other teams. You'll have a better picture when the first CFP rankings come out Tuesday night.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:22:00 AM

Hey Jeff, it's been a while, you've probably missed me. I think Paul Chryst is B1G coach of the year, what he is doing with a relatively unknown roster, frosh QB, new D-coordinator is such a great sign for the future. But until our OL gets back to traditional Bucky form, it's going to be a grind on offense. If everyone were healthy, which five do you think are our top starting OL?

Bradrick Shaw knows how to find the end zone so why isn't he getting more carries? Is it just his place on the depth chart or something else?

by mns3dhm11/1/2016 12:23:27 AM

As I've noted previously, Shaw is a kid who needs a ton of reps to be comfortable. He missed about a month of practice earlier. He is getting more comfortable but No. 6 and No. 23 are better right now.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:25:00 AM

Two questions: Do you believe that the O-line has started to turn the corner where we are able to run with some consistency, and do you have a hunch as to what Horniibrook is not giving the staff?

by J.radke@comcast.net11/1/2016 12:25:27 AM

The OL is getting better but still a long way to go. Still a year away from being a being a very good unit, especially physically. As for the QB spot, I think the HC sees Bart being able to add some value (better run threat). But go back and check out the look on PC's face when he met Houston on the sideline after the pick vs. NEB. Reminded me of the interaction in the Georgia State game.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:27:31 AM

Do you know what Chryst means by, "I think I've got to do a better job of helping the quarterbacks"? Is he going to remind them more often to not throw into double or triple coverage or what kind of help is he planning to give? Should the Badgers get a QB coach to take some of the pressure off of Chryst? I checked a few other teams and they all have someone other than the head coach handling QB coaching responsibilities.

by Todd11/1/2016 12:27:44 AM

That usually means making sure you put a guy in position to succeed. UW does have a coach who works in concert with Paul and the QBs. Former UW QB Jon Budmayr.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:29:44 AM

Jeff: I do not understand how Lotti can go from averaging over 45 yards in high school to barely hitting it 35 yards a year later. Is it nerves or the difference in the punter rush? Has Lotti been taught different mechanics? GA ruined Drew Sharp with another one of his hare brained decisions. Is someone doing that to Lotti? Thanks. Andy

by Andy Shovers11/1/2016 12:30:04 AM

Wrote about this early in the year. He got off to a rough start in camp. Got better but hasn't hit it as cleanly as he would like. He talked about taking a few MPH off his fastball to hit it more consistently. Haven't talked to him recently but my guess is you are seeing a kid struggling with his confidence as well. He is used to being a big weapon and right now he isn't at the level he expects.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:31:54 AM

Hi Jeff…. Amid the hoopla of this weekend’s victory there was a story that UW flipped a Missouri recruit, a long snapper of all things. Didn’t UW sign a long snapper last year to a partial scholarship--partial because he got hurt--and what happened to that player? Thanks!

by Todd11/1/2016 12:32:04 AM

It is in our notes. The first kid decided to leave the program.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:32:28 AM

Just curious if the Badgers have any other FG kicker options other than Endicott. If his struggles continue, who is the next guy up to kick the ball through the uprights? How bad would it have to get before Chryst shuffles kickers like he shuffles QBs?

by Pete11/1/2016 12:32:35 AM

The other two kickers are Rosowski and Zach Hintze, a RS frosh from Fond du Lac.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:33:47 AM

At this point in the season how would you grade the offensive coaching staff, particularly Rudolph? In addition to stats, what sorts of signs do you look for when evaluating whether a position coach is doing a good job preparing players? Does Rudolph seem to be getting job done or can some of the line's struggles fall on him?

by Ben S11/1/2016 12:34:34 AM

Rudolph deserves a raise just for being able to pull off the juggling act at Iowa. He has too few bodies and has been trying to patch together a unit with guys not physically ready to handle a full game.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:35:46 AM

I'm no expert, but it seems like rotating two quarterbacks with a similar skill in-and-out during a game is an awful idea. Do you see this ending anytime soon? Why does Chryst think this is a good idea?

by Jon11/1/2016 12:36:04 AM

Again, the HC believes Bart can give them a little something different and it removes a bit of the load from the shoulders of Hornibrook. But as I've written, I'd ride No. 12.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:36:44 AM

Happy with the win, but how is it possible that a top-25 program like Wisconsin cant recruit more than 1 competent kicker and cant recruit any decent punter?

by Kanye11/1/2016 12:36:56 AM

I have news for you. Some programs -- good ones -- can't recruit ONE competent kicker. Some college teams bring most of their kickers in as walk-ons and most college teams don't have two on scholarship. Lotti was one of the top punters in the nation coming out of HS.

by Jeff Potrykus11/1/2016 12:39:10 AM

Hey Jeff! It's been a nice run through a bunch of tough opponents, but Northwestern has been a major pain in our backside for twenty years now. Do you sense any letdown coming this week, and if not, is there any reason to believe that the UW defense can't shut down the Wildcats and pave the way to another big win?